Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,612 Posted February 14, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Well, this is going to make my normal trudge to work in the morning just that little bit more depressing now isn't it... I have often thought that if I had no responsibilities that I could just mooch off somewhere isolated and mostly untouched and live a life less money orientated... be a simple fisherman or a hut builder maybe... If you come to India and want to fish I know a place you can stay for very cheap and just relax. Even the phones dont work properly there which is why I visit it when I go home. No fishing rods though, just nets and catamarans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Azeem said: Didn't you used to do that prior to the industrial revolution ? Didn't have the skills back then mate.. it was just up one chimney after another to earn a crust... even in them days all the women loved a cutie like me with my cheeky chappy banter.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,324 Posted February 14, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've only been to the Thai side of the coast but the Andamans are amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,364 Posted February 17, 2020 Administrator Share Posted February 17, 2020 Other pictures from Madrid. A fine city. I'd encourage anyone who ever visits Madrid to go to the Spanish Royal Palace. Absolutely huge and phenomenal place Views from a rooftop bar/restaurant: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted February 19, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted February 19, 2020 Off to Dublin for the first time this weekend. Excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,364 Posted February 19, 2020 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2020 Toulouse booked for long weekend in June. Stag do. Seeing a rugby match there as part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 17/02/2020 at 17:32, Stan said: Other trips from Madrid. A fine city. I'd encourage anyone who ever visits Madrid to go to the Spanish Royal Palace. Absolutely huge and phenomenal place Views from a rooftop bar/restaurant: Did you choose to do the Atletico tour over Real? Or just a preference? I went to Madrid in 2016. Was decent to be fair. Probably would plump for Barcelona over the two though, just my opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Pyfish said: Off to Dublin for the first time this weekend. Excited! Brilliant place. Temple Bar is obviously class. Atmosphere in all the pubs is best I've experienced. No one wants any trouble, just a good time. Live music, can't go wrong. Good time to go over also as the pubs will be rammed Sunday for the Rugby as it's England v Ireland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,364 Posted February 19, 2020 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2020 Just now, Lucas said: Did you choose to do the Atletico tour over Real? Or just a preference? I went to Madrid in 2016. Was decent to be fair. Probably would plump for Barcelona over the two though, just my opinion though. Yeah various reasons: - Done the Bernabeu tour before - Real were playing at home on Sunday so no tours allowed that day, plus we had other plans Friday/Saturday. - New stadium I'd never been to so had to pick Wanda - very impressive. Barcelona remains one of my favourite European cities but this was 3rd time I'd been to Madrid and I love it even more than the last 2 times put together. It's a fine place and will obviously now be much more memorable anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreeluke 722 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Great pictures Stan. I personally (a very unpopular opinion perhaps) dislike Madrid and Barcelona for a few reasons. @Pyfish Dublin, on the other hand, I'm a big a fan of, a class city for a weekend away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Stan said: Yeah various reasons: - Done the Bernabeu tour before - Real were playing at home on Sunday so no tours allowed that day, plus we had other plans Friday/Saturday. - New stadium I'd never been to so had to pick Wanda - very impressive. Barcelona remains one of my favourite European cities but this was 3rd time I'd been to Madrid and I love it even more than the last 2 times put together. It's a fine place and will obviously now be much more memorable anyway! Ah, didn't realise you'd been before. Fair do's, looks a decent ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,324 Posted February 21, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted February 21, 2020 Going to do the Philippines trip later this year for a month or two. Visiting friends in one of the smaller islands and then the usual tourist destinations like Palawan and Boracay. Also a few nights in Manila and Angeles City for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Barcelona's fine. There has been 32 cases of coronavirus in Catalunya but all are imported from Italy apparently. Madrid on the other hand is now in double figures. 360 in Spain and like half are in madrid. Hopefully it doesn't get out of hand for them! As I said, everything is as normal here, nobody panicking. It's been an amazing trip so far and this hasn't affected it up to now, fingers crossed it stays that way. The weed is so fucking good. I'm.just in the club I'm a member of now having a fatty after walking like 10 miles today exploring, most of it up hills. @Dr. Gonzo Gona go towards the beach after this. It's a bit windy but like 17 degrees. Been perfect weather to go exploring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Anyone been to Sweden? I am thinking of going to cover the Gothia Cup if I get media credentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Carnivore Chris said: Barcelona's fine. There has been 32 cases of coronavirus in Catalunya but all are imported from Italy apparently. Madrid on the other hand is now in double figures. 360 in Spain and like half are in madrid. Hopefully it doesn't get out of hand for them! As I said, everything is as normal here, nobody panicking. It's been an amazing trip so far and this hasn't affected it up to now, fingers crossed it stays that way. The weed is so fucking good. I'm.just in the club I'm a member of now having a fatty after walking like 10 miles today exploring, most of it up hills. @Dr. Gonzo Gona go towards the beach after this. It's a bit windy but like 17 degrees. Been perfect weather to go exploring. 17 degrees at the beach fuck that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I just found a cruise that genuinely caught my interest Sent an inquiry. Antarctica, and two of the most isolated islands in the world (Bouvet Island and Tristan Da Cunha)? Take my money, now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Inti Brian said: I just found a cruise that genuinely caught my interest Sent an inquiry. Antarctica, and two of the most isolated islands in the world (Bouvet Island and Tristan Da Cunha)? Take my money, now. Still wanna do Antarctica but it’s insane money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Toinho said: Still wanna do Antarctica but it’s insane money! I can imagine it's tougher for you given you have to get to Argentina/Uruguay first! I'm gonna save up for this one though, it's literally the expedition of a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) On 07/03/2020 at 01:18, Toinho said: 17 degrees at the beach fuck that It was nice for a stroll mate, was down there yesterday aswell. Today has been warmest day of the trip. The amount of miles I've walked is unreal. I did a good 17 just on Friday. Seen absolutely loads of the city from many parks and gardens, to all the attractions in the city centre, the Castle, the beach, the port, markets, the urban areas, last night's game at Camp Nou, the civil war barracks, everywhere. Been a very different experience as it's only the third time I've gone away on my own and the other 2 times were Amsterdam. I've only used a taxi once, to camp Nou(walked back), not used the metro, only been on a bus once(from the airport) and everything else has been on foot. Some serious walking. Also met some great people, specifically a Venezuelan girl. The non shaking of hands hasn't worked out though as I've shook hands with people from everywhere at some point, USA, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Phillipines....How can you refuse handshakes though? Not easy without looking disrespectful. Edited March 8, 2020 by Carnivore Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,364 Posted March 8, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 8, 2020 @Carnivore Chris If you get Coronavirus I am definitely changing your username to Coronavirus Chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Stan said: @Carnivore Chris If you get Coronavirus I am definitely changing your username to Coronavirus Chris I must have used hand gel and washed my hands with soap like 2,563 times so I might be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 22:59, Inti Brian said: I just found a cruise that genuinely caught my interest Sent an inquiry. Antarctica, and two of the most isolated islands in the world (Bouvet Island and Tristan Da Cunha)? Take my money, now. So this has taken a bit of a toll. Apparently the ship isn't running the itinerary in 2020 or 2021. However I am not giving up, I'm gonna ask around and see if a private tour is possible. Bouvet and Edinburg of the Seven Seas must happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) I've honestly never felt so welcomed by people before. In the hotel, in the cannabis social club, at Camp Nou, on the streets, I was treat like I was a king or something at times. It's probably with being an Englishman speaking Spanish and being open and friendly. I should have took @nudge's advice 10 years ago when it comes to going away on your own, you end up seeing everything and it offers very different experiences, as it has done on all 3 of my solo trips now. It was fantastic and I must have done like 50 mile walking overall, literally. It's not even an exaggeration. I walked 17 mile on Friday alone. Then on Sunday I probably did the same amount of miles but to another part of the city. It actually felt like I was there much longer than 4 and 1/2 days due to how much I did and saw and the pure amount of people I met, a high majority being latin-americans and people from the USA. Edited March 10, 2020 by Carnivore Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,364 Posted March 31, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 31, 2020 Anyone ever been to Cologne? If so, worth going for a few days? (Obviously not for now, but much later in the year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Stan said: Anyone ever been to Cologne? If so, worth going for a few days? (Obviously not for now, but much later in the year) I’ve used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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